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The Adipurana states that both of them, Vajanabhi and Vanasen, were engaged in a competition, but one's victory was limited to six continents, while the other's victory transcended the entire universe.
Vajanabhi's victory was limited to six continents, while Vanasen's victory transcended the entire universe.
Dhandev, a radiant gem, was also a part of the treasury and kingdom of that Chakravarti.
After enjoying the earth for a long time, the wise and great Vajanabhi, the Chakravarti, learned the nature of the three jewels from his father, Vanasen Tirthankara.
A wise person who practices Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct, like a Rasayana, attains the immortal state of liberation.
Thinking thus in his heart, the Chakravarti considered his entire kingdom as mere withered grass and devoted his mind to austerity.
He surrendered his kingdom to his son, Vajradanta, and along with sixteen thousand crowned kings, a thousand sons, eight brothers, and Dhandev, he took the Jain initiation, worthy of being honored by the people, in the presence of his father, Vanasen Tirthankara, for the purpose of liberation.
Many other kings, distressed by the suffering of birth and death, went to the forest with him to practice austerity. It is right, for who, afflicted by cold, would not seek the warmth of the sun?
After taking initiation, King Vajanabhi, with his mind, speech, and body, renounced violence, falsehood, stealing, sexual indulgence, and attachment for the rest of his life. That is, he observed the five great vows of non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-attachment.
Being steadfast in his vows, he also observed the twenty-five contemplations of the five great vows, the five Samitis, and the three Guftis. The five Samitis are: Iriya (walking), Bhasha (speech), Eshana (looking), Adan (receiving), Nikshepan (depositing), and Pratistapana (establishing). The three Guftis are: Kayagupti (guarding the body), Vachanagupti (guarding speech), and Manogupti (guarding the mind). These eight together are called the eight Pravachanamatrikas. Every monk must observe them. This is what the Ganadharas, who protect the Indra Sabha (Samavasarana), say.